At approximately 01:17 (UTC) / 04:17hrs local time, on Monday, 6 February 2023 a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, shortly followed by a second 7.7 magnitude quake. This was the largest earthquake to hit the…
Emergency responder nutrition on duty
Bruce Wong It is well known that our body needs to absorb appropriate amounts of minerals from food and drink to maintain the normal functions of cells and organs. If viewed from another angle, food also mitigates psychological stress. Subject…
USAR Training Challenges – How to get closer to the actual life-saving operations
Experience from China National USAR Training Base On 6 February 2023, the 7.8-magnitude earthquakes struck Turkey, affecting the hearts of people all over the world. Many urban search and rescue (USAR) teams from the world joined together with local emergency…
Classified Light USAR teams to take part in international humanitarian assistance from 2021
In international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) missions, the well-trained and competent USAR teams from different countries are critical for life-saving activities in affected countries. To achieve this, an internationally recognized classification system is set up by the United Nations…